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He says molecules, but rather the structure of metal is crystalline. Also, I wonder about the grain-refinement during his cold forging - I'm curious to how the softer steel grains are worked compared to the hard steel.

I'd also like to know how hes straightening a hardened blade; he makes it look effortless.

You could argue he's the best out there. Of course, there are others, but he's up there, for sure.
On a side note, I'm pumped because I finally have a way to store my Carter suji in a convenient location. The answer? A Wusthof drawer "block", like I think it was TK gave away.
Man am I excited to use that beauty even more!